Crowley, Colorado – March 10th, 2025 – Creative Hope Studios, established in 2021 to provide arts-based rehabilitation programs for youth in the juvenile justice system, is proud to announce its expansion into adult corrections. The organization has transformed a former correctional counselor’s office on the second tier of Pod 6, the honor unit at Crowley Correctional Facility in Crowley County, Colorado, into a state-of-the-art recording studio and career exploration space for inmates.
This initiative is a collaboration with CoreCivic, the largest for-profit prison company in the United States. Recognizing the potential of innovative rehabilitation programs, CoreCivic has invested in culturally relevant, nontraditional programming like that offered by Creative Hope Studios to aid in the rehabilitation process.
The impact of arts-based rehabilitation programs is well-documented. For instance, Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), operating in New York State prisons, has demonstrated that participants in arts programs have a recidivism rate of less than 3%, compared to the national average of over 60%.
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Since its inception, Creative Hope Studios has garnered support from notable figures such as best-selling author, speaker, and former LA kingpin Freeway Rick Ross, actor and legendary rapper ICE-T, and country rock superstar Jelly Roll. Their endorsements highlight the transformative power of arts in rehabilitation.
Warden Guy Bosh of Crowley Correctional Facility expressed his support, stating, “Creative Hope Studios has been an inspiration and a lift to the men who live here. The studio is more than equipment; it’s a testament to your work and the transformation of lives at this facility. This will have generational changes to so many, and I am grateful to be witness to Creative Hope Studios.”
Creative Hope Studios currently operates over 50 recording studio programs in juvenile prisons and treatment programs across the country and is excited about offering creative recording opportunities in adult corrections. The organization is committed to partnering with forward-thinking leaders in adult corrections who are open to change. By providing inmates with opportunities to engage in music production and career exploration, Creative Hope Studios aims to reduce recidivism and promote positive reintegration into society.
For more information about Creative Hope Studios and its programs, please visit CreativeHopeStudios.com
About Creative Hope Studios
Creative Hope Studios is dedicated to bringing hope and opportunity through the arts to individuals within the justice system. Founded in 2021, the organization initially focused on youth in the juvenile justice system and has since expanded to serve adults in correctional facilities. Through innovative programs in music and the arts, Creative Hope Studios aims to transform lives and communities.
Media Contact:
TJ Griffin
Co-Founder
717-587-2923
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